When to refer to a Lactation Consultant - LCANZ Lactation Consultants of Australia & New Zealand

When to refer to a Lactation Consultant Clients should be referred to a Lactation Consultant for all breastfeeding management issues.

Examples of issues include; latching difficulty, low milk production or an oversupply, mastitis, injured nipples, relactation, thrush, expressing and return to work management, engorgement, lip-and tongue-tie related challenges, and/or slow weight gain.

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Most consultants will travel outside their own suburb, particularly in regional areas, to assist mothers/families with babies & toddlers. All listed consultants are members of LCANZ and have qualified as International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC®).